PV-Battery Hybrid System with Less AH Capacity for Standalone DC Loads

Abstract Partial Shading Condition (PSC) is one of the key issues faced by Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems. PSCs mainly occur due to clouds, shadows of trees/buildings, dust and so on. During the PSC, the shaded PV module acts like a sink and absorbs the power from highest irradiated modules in a string and leads to hotspot. This situation is highly vulnerable and has to be avoided. Bypass diodes are used in series configured PV modules to overcome the hotspot effect caused due to PSC. However, the use of bypass diodes leads to multiple peaks in the Power-Voltage (P-V) graph of a PV array. One among them is Global peak point, where PV array needs to operate under PSC. In such a case, some amount of power generated by the shaded modules gets wasted, which will lead to poor performance and efficiency of the overall system. Moreover, for standalone DC load applications an auxiliary supply also required to provide reliable supply to the load during night times and PSC. Normally, batteries are used in standalone systems as an auxiliary supply. To control the charging and discharging process of battery a bi-directional DC-DC converter is used as a charge/discharge controller. The amount of power that is being charged/discharged by batteries depends upon the load requirement and solar power availability. Under PSC, due to lack of extraction of PV power from shaded modules, batteries have to supply the deficient power to the load. This situation forces to increase the AH capacity of the battery to provide reliable supply. In this research article PV-Battery Hybrid system is proposed to improve the performance of PV under varying irradiance and load conditions with reduced AH capacity of battery for standalone DC loads. The performance assessment of proposed topology has been carried out with the comparison of percentage improvement in power extraction, percentage reduction in the average current consumption of battery and SoC delivered by battery with conventional methodologies of bypass diode and proposed methodology under PSC. The assessment is carried out on MATLAB/SIMULINK and results are presented.

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Reconfigurable Distributed Power Electronics Technique for Solar PV Systems

Electronics ◽

10.3390/electronics10091121 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. 1121

Author(s):

Kamran Ali Khan Niazi ◽

Yongheng Yang ◽

Tamas Kerekes ◽

Dezso Sera

Keyword(s):

Energy Yield ◽

Solar Pv ◽

Charge Redistribution ◽

Pv System ◽

Partial Shading ◽

Pv Systems ◽

Simulation Based ◽

In Series ◽

A Cell ◽

Power Balancing

A reconfiguration technique using a switched-capacitor (SC)-based voltage equalizer differential power processing (DPP) concept is proposed in this paper for photovoltaic (PV) systems at a cell/subpanel/panel-level. The proposed active diffusion charge redistribution (ADCR) architecture increases the energy yield during mismatch and adds a voltage boosting capability to the PV system under no mismatch by connected the available PV cells/panels in series. The technique performs a reconfiguration by measuring the PV cell/panel voltages and their irradiances. The power balancing is achieved by charge redistribution through SC under mismatch conditions, e.g., partial shading. Moreover, PV cells/panels remain in series under no mismatch. Overall, this paper analyzes, simulates, and evaluates the effectiveness of the proposed DPP architecture through a simulation-based model prepared in PSIM. Additionally, the effectiveness is also demonstrated by comparing it with existing conventional DPP and traditional bypass diode architecture.

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A Simple Mismatch Mitigating Partial Power Processing Converter for Solar PV Modules

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14082308 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (8) ◽

pp. 2308

Author(s):

Kamran Ali Khan Niazi ◽

Yongheng Yang ◽

Tamas Kerekes ◽

Dezso Sera

Keyword(s):

Experimental Tests ◽

Energy Yield ◽

Power Electronic ◽

Solar Pv ◽

Partial Shading ◽

Loss Analysis ◽

Pv Systems ◽

Pv Module ◽

Pv Modules ◽

In Series

Partial shading affects the energy harvested from photovoltaic (PV) modules, leading to a mismatch in PV systems and causing energy losses. For this purpose, differential power processing (DPP) converters are the emerging power electronic-based topologies used to address the mismatch issues. Normally, PV modules are connected in series and DPP converters are used to extract the power from these PV modules by only processing the fraction of power called mismatched power. In this work, a switched-capacitor-inductor (SCL)-based DPP converter is presented, which mitigates the non-ideal conditions in solar PV systems. A proposed SCL-based DPP technique utilizes a simple control strategy to extract the maximum power from the partially shaded PV modules by only processing a fraction of the power. Furthermore, an operational principle and loss analysis for the proposed converter is presented. The proposed topology is examined and compared with the traditional bypass diode technique through simulations and experimental tests. The efficiency of the proposed DPP is validated by the experiment and simulation. The results demonstrate the performance in terms of higher energy yield without bypassing the low-producing PV module by using a simple control. The results indicate that achieved efficiency is higher than 98% under severe mismatch (higher than 50%).

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Photovoltaic emulator of different solar array configurations under partial shading conditions using damping injection controller

International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) ◽

10.11591/ijpeds.v11.i2.pp1019-1030 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 1019

Author(s):

Mustapha Alaoui ◽

Hattab Maker ◽

Azeddine Mouhsen ◽

Hicham Hihi

Keyword(s):

Control Strategy ◽

Solar Array ◽

Laboratory System ◽

Electrical Behavior ◽

Energy Research ◽

Partial Shading ◽

Pv Systems ◽

Pv Array ◽

Accuracy Speed ◽

Hybrid Damping

In the last decades, researchers and scientists have been trending towards photovoltaic (PV) solar energy research as one of the noteworthy renewable energies. As a matter of fact, the need for a laboratory system devoted to performing measurements and experimentation on PV systems is being increased. The PV array emulator is designed to accomplish this task by reproducing accurately the electrical behavior of real PV sources. The present paper proposes thus a new control and design of PV array emulators. It is based essentially on a hybrid Damping Injection controller. The proposed control strategy circumvents obviously the existing PV emulator's limitations in terms of accuracy, speed and partial shading emulation. Several results are given and discussed to show the efficiency of the proposed system to emulate PV modules and different PV array configurations under uniform solar irradiance and partial shading conditions.

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Advanced SuDoKu Based Reconfiguration Strategies for Maximum Power Extraction from Partially Shaded Solar PV Array

Journal of Solar Energy Engineering ◽

10.1115/1.4051090 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-33

Author(s):

Shahroz Anjum ◽

Vivekananda Mukherjee ◽

Gitanjali Mehta

Keyword(s):

Individual Performance ◽

Maximum Power ◽

Performance Ratio ◽

Global Maximum ◽

Solar Pv ◽

Partial Shading ◽

Power Extraction ◽

Pv Array ◽

And Performance ◽

Shading Effects

Abstract Individual performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules is contravened by mismatch losses which results in blockage in most of the solar power generated by the PV array (PVA). Partial shading conditions (PSCs) are the main causes of these losses. Several techniques have been discussed to reduce the issues caused by PSCs. Reconfiguration techniques have been proven to be one of the most successful methods that help towards this cause. In this method, the location of PV module (PVM) in the PVA is reconfigured so that the shading effects get distributed throughout the entire array and, hence, maximizing the power output. Two novel reconfiguration patterns such as canonical SuDoKu (CS) and multi diagonal SuDoKu (MDS) for total cross tied (TCT) configuration have been put forth in this manuscript. This approach aims to rearrange the PVMs in the TCT array as per the fed in patterns without causing a change in the internal electrical connections. Further parts of the manuscript focus on the comparison of the proposed pattern's performance with other pre-existing PVA arrangements such as, TCT, SuDoKu, optimal SuDoKu (OS) and modified SuDoku (MS) by taking into account the effects of global maximum power (GMP) point, mismatch power loss, fill factor and performance ratio. The results obtained from the detailed analysis presented in this paper gives proper evidence that, in many cases, the GMP is amplified in the CS and, in all cases, GMP is amplified in the proposed MDS PVA under different shading conditions.

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Numerical Modeling, Simulation and Evaluation of Conventional and Hybrid Photovoltaic Modules Interconnection Configurations under Partial Shading Conditions

10.20944/preprints202110.0401.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Faisal Saeed ◽

Haider Ali Tauqeer ◽

Hasan Erteza Gelani ◽

Muhammad Hassan Yousuf

Keyword(s):

Power Loss ◽

Simulation Analysis ◽

Maximum Power ◽

Power Losses ◽

Partial Shading ◽

Power Characteristics ◽

Pv Array ◽

Pv Modules ◽

In Series ◽

Simulation And Evaluation

Partial shading on solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays is a prevalent problem in photovoltaic systems that impair the performance of PV modules and is responsible for reduced power output as compared to that in standard irradiance conditions thereby resulting in the appearance of multiple maximas on panel output power characteristics. These maxims contribute to mismatch power losses among PV modules. The mismatch losses depend on shading characteristics together with different interconnected configuration schemes of PV modules. The research presents a comparative analysis of partial shading effects on a 4 x4 PV array system connected in series(S), parallel (P), serries-parallel (SP),total-cross-tied (TCT),central-cross-tied(CCT),bridge-linked(BL),bridge-linked total cross-tied (BLTCT) ,honey-comb(HC), honey-comb total-cross-tied (HCTCT) and ladder (LD) configurations using MATLAB/Simulink. The PV module SPR-X20-250-BLK was used for modeling and simulation analysis. Each module is comprised of 72 number of PV cells and a combination of 16 PV modules was employed for the contextual analysis. Accurate mathematical modeling for the HCTCT configuration under partial shading conditions (PSCs) is provided for the first time and is verified from the simulation. The different configuration schemes were investigated under short-narrow,short-wide,long-narrow,long-wide, diagonal, entire row distribution, and entire column distribution partial shading condition patterns with mathematical implementation and simulation of passing clouds. The performance of array configurations is compared in terms of maximum power generated ), mismatch power loss (∆), relative power loss ) and the fill factor (FF). It was inferred that on average, TCT configuration yielded maximum power generation under all shading patterns among all PV modules interconnection configurations with minimum mismatch power losses followed by hybrid and conventional PV array configurations respectively.

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Interpretation of MPPT Techniques in Grid Connected Solar PV Array System

IJOSTHE ◽

10.24113/ojssports.v5i6.96 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 5

Author(s):

Neha Singh ◽

Prof. Govind Prasad Pandiya

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Maximum Efficiency ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Solar Pv ◽

Pv System ◽

Partial Shading ◽

System Architectures ◽

Pv Systems ◽

Pv Array ◽

Uniform Condition

Solar energy is one of the most used and readily available renewable energy sources among the other energy sources. The power generated by PV systems is dependent on solar irradiance and temperature parameters. In the literature, many researchers and studies are interested in estimating true maximum efficiency point for the PV systems. Due to that fact, MPPT applications and techniques become an important issue for PV systems under both uniform and non uniform conditions. Although, PV system under uniform environment has only one maxima point on P-V curve which is simple to estimate correctly by conventional MPPT techniques, it is not as simple as under non-uniform condition such as partial shading and mismatch effects. To overcome the drawbacks of the conventional MPPTs under non uniform condition, researchers has been investigated new soft computing MPPTs, PV array configurations, system architectures and topologies.

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A novel PV array interconnection scheme to extract maximum power based on global shade dispersion using grey wolf optimization algorithm under partial shading conditions

Circuit World ◽

10.1108/cw-07-2020-0143 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Balraj R. ◽

Albert Alexander Stonier

Keyword(s):

Optimization Algorithm ◽

Energy Systems ◽

Maximum Power ◽

Grey Wolf ◽

Grey Wolf Optimization ◽

Partial Shading ◽

Content Type ◽

Pv Systems ◽

Pv Array ◽

Grey Wolf Algorithm

Purpose Partial shading causes significant power decreases in the PV systems. The purpose of this paper is to address this problem, connectivity regulation is designed to reduce partial shading problems. Design/methodology/approach In this approach, the partial shading was estimated and dispersed evenly on the whole array by global shade dispersion technique (GSD). The grey wolf algorithm was implemented for the interconnection of arrays by an efficient switching matrix. Findings After the implementation of the GSD technique using a grey wolf algorithm, the performance under different shading conditions was analyzed using the MatLab simulation tool. The results were compared with total cross-tied (TCT), Su Do Ku and the proposed method of reconfiguration, where the proposed method improves the maximum power of the PV system appropriately. Research limitations/implications This methodology uses any size of PV systems. Social implications Replacement of conventional energy systems with renewable energy systems such as solar helps the environment clean and green. Originality/value The GSD interconnection scheme using the grey wolf optimization algorithm has proved an improved output performance compared with the existing TCT and Sudoku based reconfiguration techniques. By comparing with existing techniques in literature, the proposed method is more advantageous for reducing mismatch losses between the modules of any size of the PV array with less operating time.

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A Recap on Comprehensive Enhancement in Variating Solar Power Extraction under Partial Shaded Condition

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering - Special Issue ◽

10.35940/ijitee.l1205.10812s19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (12S) ◽

pp. 927-933

Keyword(s):

Standard Test ◽

Solar Pv ◽

Pv System ◽

Partial Shading ◽

Power Extraction ◽

Pv Systems ◽

Control Factors ◽

Course Of Action ◽

Solar Pv System ◽

Power Point

This paper presents a thorough audit on various techniques of Photovoltaic (PV) framework under Partial Shading Conditions (PSC) which improves the yield voltage and power. Various productions report on PV with respect to control upgrades and its execution. In any case, perplexity emerges while choosing an approach that performs under every climatic circumstance. In this way, a fundamental audit of PSC systems is considered, which depends on most extreme power point following (MPPT) at Standard Test Conditions (STC). These MPPT strategies can follow the Global Peak (GP) at PSC. Broad research has been investigated in this field and numerous systems have been accounted for. In this paper, a point by point portrayal and order on various procedures of PV at PSC have been made as far as control factors, structure and hardware utilized in down to earth and business applications. Incomplete Shading is a significant test in photovoltaic (PV) frameworks which influences the quality and amount of the output power. The ordinary change of condition and the diminished profitability of PV Array is a significant obstruction in the brisk advancement of the sunlight based power age. A Solar PV system involves PV cluster connected with an Inverter through a dc-dc converter and the yield of the Inverter is associated with the heap. In any case, expansion to PV modules, and exhibit design, control electronic converters are in like manner fundamental parts for a sun oriented based power generation. It is basic to fathom the effect of fractional concealing to make compelling and strong Photovoltaic vitality transformation structure. PV exhibit course of action, converter arrangement and MPPT control strategy are the three basic districts where the vitality extraction from PV bunch can be improved under incomplete concealed condition. A point by point assessment study is coordinated among central and Micro-Inverter based PV systems and particular MPPT control techniques were pondered and considered under fractional concealed condition using MATLAB/Simulink.

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Hyper SuDoKu Based Solar PV Array Reconfiguration for Maximum Power Enhancement under Partial Shading Conditions

Journal of Energy Resources Technology ◽

10.1115/1.4051427 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-36

Author(s):

Shahroz Anjum ◽

Vivekananda Mukherjee ◽

Gitanjali Mehta

Keyword(s):

Electrical Power ◽

Maximum Power ◽

Global Maximum ◽

Maximum Output ◽

Solar Pv ◽

Partial Shading ◽

Power Extraction ◽

Performance Factors ◽

Pv Array ◽

The Impact

Abstract This manuscript focuses on the rearrangement of the structure of the photovoltaic (PV) array under different shading conditions. It aims to analyze the mismatch power losses (MPLs) due to irregular illumination over PV array (PVA). The impact of partial irradiance not only affects the electrical power but also causes multiple peaks in the P-V and I-V curves. The formulation of the best PVA configuration (PVAC) to achieve maximum output even under partial shading conditions is the deciding factor for the topologies considered. To aid the maximum power extraction, a new SuDoKu PVAC is designed like hyper SuDoKu (HS). This new structure is compared with the already existing PVACs such as bridge link, honey comb, series parallel, total cross-tied, and SuDoKu in the effect of considerable cases of shadowing. MATLAB/SIMULINK is used for the designing and computer based modeling of all these PVACs is considered in this work. The evaluation of these arrangements has been done by keeping several performance factors as the deciding pivot points. These factors include MPL, efficiency, global maximum power point (GMPP), and fill factor (FF). The results obtained through this document suggest that the HS arrangement proposed here gives the best outcome for each shading condition. The proposed HS structural arrangement of PVA deals with significantly superior GMPP, FF and efficiency while maintaining minimum MPL in comparison to the other arrangements.

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